Crystal's Quinoa & Craisin Salad
Sarah Kirby
Quinoa is considered a "super grain" because of its high protein content, providing the amino acid lysine, which is missing in most grains. Quinoa contains more iron than red meat, plus potassium, zinc, copper and magnesium. Also low GI & gluten free!
Ingredients
1 cup Quinoa
3/4 cup craisins (sweetened dried cranberries)
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup mixed seeds (chia, sunflower, pumpkin)
Method
1. Rinse 1 cup Quinoa in water.
2. Place rinsed Quinoa in medium size saucepan with 1 1/4 cups boiling water.
3. Cover & simmer on very low heat for 12 mins.
4. At about 8 mins in, throw in craisins. The steam will soften & expand them.
5. Let the mix stand, covered, for about another 5mins after removing from stove.
6. Dry roast the almonds & seeds. Throw in after final step... Enjoy!